The Barking Bunney

14/11/2024

A good read for any new puppy owners! And of course it’s an adorable Labrador.

09/11/2024

Accepting a few new clients for boarding! I typically only offer my boarding services to current or past training clients, but looking at my schedule I do have a few kennels available to offer to non training clients for the rest of 2024 and into 2025.

Quiet and small boarding kennel, maximum capacity of 10 dogs. Intact dogs welcome. Dogs are able to socialize and play in appropriately matched groups. I also have many dogs that come that go out by themselves. I have multiple dog yards to easily accommodate this.

My kennel is heated, air conditioned, ventilated, and has cameras on the dogs. All kennels have a roof and side panels to prevent any dog to dog aggression between kennels, escapees, and decrease stress. For extra safety all dog yards have 7 ft high industrial grade chain link fences dug 1 ft underground.

I do accept fearful, reactive, and aggressive dogs for boarding IF you are or will be a training client.

Offering only the best care, this is not your typical boarding kennel. No staff, just myself interacting and caring for your dog(s). Owners and dogs MUST come for an in-person visit before booking any boarding services, and your dog must pass a trial stay in order to ensure your dog is safe and comfortable. Boarding cost is $70 + tax per day, multiple dog discount available for regular clients.

Please share and message me with any questions or to arrange a visit!

20/09/2024

Meet the newest fosters Axel and Koda! If you know me, you know I couldn’t say no to these black lab mix brothers. Axel is 4 years old, and Koda is 3 years old.

I am working with a new rescue pawsitively.furever to help these boys in need. They are from London, and have had one home since they were puppies. The boys were very well loved by their family, but due to hard times they made the very difficult decision to rehome.

Axel and Koda are available for adoption separately or together. They are both handsome, happy, and sweet dogs. In true lab form they both love water and butt scratches. They have never been crated, but are excellent in their kennels at my place. Both dogs have been raised with young children and cats in the home. They can be intimidating to young children due to their loud bark, large size, and potential to jump up when excited. Axel and Koda would do well in a home with young children that are comfortable around big and playful dogs.

Axel (4 years old) is generally quiet and easy going, although he does have a loud bark when first meeting new men. With a couple of visits and a few treats, he welcomes people happily. Axel also has a rambunctious and playful side, and especially loves playing with the jolly ball and wrestling with Koda. Axel has been very calm and friendly when meeting new dogs, but it does take him a few visits with the same dog to feel comfortable enough to play with them.

Koda (3 years old) is very sweet natured, and enjoys leaning against you for pets. He does lack some confidence and it takes him a bit longer to warm up to new people, especially men. Once he has a few minutes and a few treats, he is happy to be your friend. He does startle at new things or sudden changes in his environment, but recovers quickly. Koda is very happy to meet new doggy friends and initiates play right away.

Axel is already neutered, and will be brought up to date on his vaccinations and prevention before adoption.
Koda is scheduled to be neutered in the near future, and all required veterinary care will be updated before adoption.

As always, please share and message me if you have any further questions about these adorable boys!

05/04/2024

Please share to help my newest fosters - Dash, Pickles, and Daisy - find families of their own! They are available for adoption through Paws United Dog Rescue (not for profit rescue).

Dash
1 year old mix (black and white)
Medium size and medium energy
Happy go lucky
Friendly with other dogs (male and female)
Cats unknown
Great in his crate
Loves chew toys
A little sensitive to cold weather (he has thin fur so may need a coat for walking in cold weather or if outside for prolonged periods of time in the cold)
Very food motivated
Can be nervous of men at first, but warms up quickly
Has mainly lived in a kennel environment since he was a puppy, but is adjusting well to normal pet life!

Pickles (littermate to Daisy but available for adoption separately)
11 month old mix (black and tan)
Medium size and medium energy
Tail is always wagging and loves everyone she meets
Grew up with multiple children under the age of 10
Good in her crate
Cats unknown but probably OK
So far has been good with other dogs
Has mainly been an outdoor dog but is adjusting well to normal pet life!

Daisy (littermate to Pickles but available for adoption separately)
11 month old mix (classic husky colouring)
Medium size and medium energy
Is nervous of new things (pancakes on the ground and army crawls) but improves daily and is comfortable once exposed to new things a few times
Good in her crate
Cats unknown but probably OK
Loves everyone she meets
Grew up with multiple children under the age of 10
So far has been good with other dogs
Has mainly been an outdoor dog but is adjusting well to normal pet life!

24/03/2024

Please share to help “Bolt” find his own family! He is a well socialized pup, and will make a great addition to any family.

08/03/2024

Hi Everyone! Meet Luna, the newest foster pup. Please share to help Luna find her perfect match.

Luna
🐾 8 month old German Shepherd x
🩺 Spayed and up to date on vaccinations
🐶🐈‍⬛👧🏻Well socialized with kids, cats, and other dogs
🏡 Looking for a rural home, or a very active urban home

Luna is very well socialized and warms up quickly to new people, new dogs, and new situations. She grew up with two young children and a cat in her home. Although Luna’s family worked very hard with her and cared for her extremely well, her family wasn’t able to give her the amount of physical and mental exercise she needs.

Luna is a high energy dog that would thrive in a rural environment (with safety precautions in place i.e a fence, dog run, underground electric fence or handheld system). She would only do well in an urban home if her family is very active daily, and where she won’t be confined at home for the majority of the day.

Luna is easy to handle on leash, very quiet and comfortable in her crate, and eager to please. She is a typical shepherd - she
loves her family and is very affectionate with them, and she is vocal (whines and barks) when excited, startled, or afraid.

Luna has been fantastic with other dogs and would do well as an only dog or in a multi dog household. She can be playful and overbearing with cats, but is not aggressive to them. Luna would do well with children who are not afraid of her size and exuberance.

28/02/2024

New session of puppy classes starting Sunday March 10th at Market Pet Shop in Kilworth! I have a few spots available - open to puppies six months and under. Message me if your pup is interested in joining!

16/02/2024

Everyone meet my newest foster pup “Cardi” or “Cardi B” as we call her!

Although she hasn’t learned how to rap just yet… she does sit, wait for her food, walk on a leash, play nicely with other dogs, has very few accidents, and is comfortable in her crate for periods of time during the day and at night. Pretty impressive for a pup that isn’t even 3 months old!

Cardi is a happy little pup who immediately rushes over to give kisses to anyone she meets. She has had a great start on socialization, naturally entertains herself, and is very respectful of other dogs. She would be a great addition to any family - dogs, cats, kids, etc.

I expect her to be a medium size dog with a medium energy level. Best guess for her breed is shepherd x lab x mix.

You can message me to chat more about Cardi, or you can fill out an adoption application here:
https://www.paws-united.com/dogs/13979

Please share so Cardi B can find herself her very own family to grow up with 🙂

08/02/2024

I have died and gone to lab heaven today! 🐾

10/01/2024

If anyone is looking for a wonderfully bred golden pup, this girl is available through Sterre Kennels! Bred to be a great family pet.

01/01/2024

27/07/2023

Anyone looking to add a nice young shepherd mix to their family? 🐾

18/07/2023

Mr Lime is still looking for a family to call his own 🐾. He is currently six weeks old and will be ready to go home the last weekend in July. This pup is sensitive, sweet, and playful. He is kind to his littermates, has shown a lot of interest in the water, and loves people.

These pups are bred to be wonderful family pets. They have easy to manage energies and a natural desire to please. All the pups are very well socialized and are well started on house and crate training. Puppy price is $2,000 + tax.

Please message me if you are interested in this special pup! This is my only litter for the foreseeable future, and mom and dad are both “rare gem” dogs.

11/07/2023

I have a couple spots left in puppy classes starting this Sunday July 16th! Held at Market Pet Shop in Kilworth. If interested please message me with your puppy’s name, age, breed, and any specific training goals you may have. 🐾

09/07/2023

Update: Lime is the only pup available!

Mr Blue and Mr Lime are available and looking for families! They are very similar pups in temperament - both are sweet, gentle, and people oriented. They would be equally happy as only pets or as additions (other dogs, cats, small critters, horses, chickens, etc.). They will be easy to live with labs - medium energy, eager to please, and happy to do whatever you want to do! Before going home they will be well started on potty training and crate training, and will be extensively socialized. They will be vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. Puppy cost is $2,000 + tax. Both parents are health tested with Embark DNA as well as hip/elbow x-rays, and most importantly are wonderful family pets.

You can contact me here, via email [email protected], or via text/call 519-701-9334. Puppies are 5 weeks old and will be ready to go home at the end of July.

Please share!

15/06/2023

Please share 🐾
Summit and Cedar had 8 beautiful babies on June 3rd!

I do have a few puppies available (1 female and 3 males). They will be ready to go to their new homes at the end of July.

The goal of this breeding was to produce wonderful family pets - easy to take anywhere and do anything with, relaxed with manageable energies, natural retrievers in the water, and friendly with an eagerness to please.

Physical health is equally important to behaviour, so both parents are health tested - hip/elbow x-rays, brucellosis negative, and Embark DNA cleared. Cedar is a proven stud and has produced many amazing dogs.

This will be a one of a kind litter as I plan to only breed Summit once, and am keeping a puppy myself. I am very excited to see these puppies mature as I know they will all make excellent family pets!

Puppies will be well started on potty and crate training, and will be extensively socialized and handled before going home. They will be dewormed 3X, vaccinated, and microchipped. They also come with a 30 day pet insurance trial, which you must activate within 24 hours of bringing your puppy home to use. Puppy cost is $2,000 + tax.

If you are interested in a puppy please message or email me ([email protected]) and I will send you my information package for potential puppy owners and puppy purchase agreement. From there we can set up a time to meet and discuss further!

07/05/2023

Amazing program for seniors - pets and people!

We are officially launching our Precious Partners program to match seniors with senior pets who are in need of permanent foster care. We know many seniors are lonely and would love a companion without the extra worry of paying for vet care. These animals make wonderful walking companions and TV buddies.
How to Join Precious Partners program? If you would like to join our elite team of Precious Partners to foster a senior pet, please submit the online Foster Application – https://ckanimalrescue.com/foster-application/

02/05/2023

An important reminder that dogs are dogs! Sometimes the perfect image we have in our head is not realistic and we need to modify our expectations.